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Body with stab wounds found in road after masked suspects break into home

Posted at 6:25 AM, Sep 08, 2014
and last updated 2014-09-08 08:50:59-04

SPENCER TOWNSHIP, Mich. -- One man has died after two masked suspects reportedly broke into a home, stabbed him, and assaulted another man early Monday morning.

Deputies in Kent County say the incident happened at around 1:00 a.m. in the area of Pinewood Street and Lincoln Lake Avenue southwest of Gowen.

Two suspects wearing masks broke into a home with four adults and one child inside.  One man was assaulted and was taken to the hospital in unknown condition.  Another who suffered stab wounds did not survive.

The deceased victim was found in the middle of Lincoln Lake Avenue.  The other adults and the child were not injured.

Police say they are now looking for two suspects as well as a getaway driver.  Anyone with information is asked to contact the Kent County Sheriff's Office at 616-632-6100.

Investigators use a ladder truck to survey homicide scene. (FOX 17)

Investigators use a ladder truck to survey homicide scene. (FOX 17)